Chapter 587:

Tears welled up in Alexander’s eyes, smudging the numbers glowing on his phone screen.

Once the money was transferred, the partnership was finally sealed. The deal turned out to be highly profitable, with the other party already making an advance payment of five million. Looking at the money, Alexander felt a mix of emotions.

This was what his dignity had cost him.

A month later, the project was running smoothly. In the meantime, Alexander managed to land a municipal contract, offering Bennett Group a temporary lifeline.

That evening, at the celebratory dinner, just as Alexander was preparing to move ahead with renewed determination, a message from Joyce popped up on his phone. There wasn’t a single word—just an image of an opulent hotel suite.

The message was clear without needing an explanation. His smile faltered, and the wine he sipped suddenly tasted acrid.

He returned home, collected his belongings, and got ready to head out.

Richard sat on the sofa, his eyes fixed on Alexander as he came down the stairs. He could already guess what Alexander was about to do. The man who was once the pride of the family had fallen so far. Richard was overwhelmed with sadness but still held on to a tiny shred of hope.

just give the money back to Joyce?” he

work,” Alexander answered

money. What she wants is a way to release all the coldness I once showed her. She needs someone to bear the weight of everything

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request back then? It was all for this moment—when she

and walked out

sorry,” Richard said, his voice

hadn’t, she wouldn’t have left

Alexander reached for the doorknob, turned

was already waiting. Dressed in a sheer silk nightgown that shimmered under the light, she moved with effortless grace, pouring herself

it,” she

slid a check across the table. Joyce glanced at the figure—it matched exactly what she had sent

supposed to mean?” she

gave me the money before. I’m paying it back

need the

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